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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.63, 940.28 and 352.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.63, 940.28 and 352.74 is: 529.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.63 : 940.28 = 352.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.63/940.28 = 352.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.63x = 940.28 × 352.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.63x = 331,674.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,674.37/626.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.30

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